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Archive: 2026

An artistic rendering of a proposed arctic security cutter breaking through ice. The rendering was provided by Davie Defense, the company awarded the contract to construct up to five of the vessels.

Feb. 12, 2026

Coast Guard completes contract awards for 11 arctic security cutters

The Coast Guard awarded a contract Feb. 10 for construction of up to five arctic security cutters (ASCs), increasing the number of ASCs on contract to 11. This latest action brings the program to full strength and marks a historic milestone in U.S. Arctic capability while fulfilling President Trump’s directive to rapidly expand America’s icebreaker fleet.

Coast Guard Rear Adm. Russell E. Dash (left), commander of the Great Lakes District, joins the official party for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly built Station and Aids to Navigation Team Buffalo building on Jan. 12, 2026. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Omar Faba.

Feb. 11, 2026

Coast Guard delivers modernized facility to support operations in Buffalo

The Coast Guard unveiled a new facility to support the full range of Station Buffalo and Aids to Navigation Team (ANT) Buffalo missions on Jan. 12, completing a two-year, $32 million construction project. The building was completed three months ahead of schedule and marks the first major investment in infrastructure improvement at the station since 2014.

A Coast Guard HC-130J aircraft, designated CGNR 2018, flies through clear blue skies above Waco, Texas, while conducting flight testing following completion of integration of the Minotaur Mission System Suite.

Feb. 9, 2026

Coast Guard takes delivery of 18th mission-ready HC-130J surveillance aircraft

The Coast Guard took delivery of its 18th fully missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft on Feb. 7, 2026, at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. The aircraft – designated CGNR 2018 – will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, California, from C-27J aircraft to HC-130Js. Three Coast Guard air stations currently operate the HC-130J: Elizabeth City, North Carolina; Kodiak, Alaska; and Barbers Point, Hawaii.

Fast response cutter Olivia Hooker is pier-side in Pascagoula, Mississippi, in advance of commissioning ceremonies.

Jan. 27, 2026

Coast Guard commissions 61st fast response cutter, Olivia Hooker

The Coast Guard commissioned its 61st fast response cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter Olivia Hooker, on Jan. 22 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Olivia Hooker is the second FRC to be homeported at Coast Guard Station Pascagoula.

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Jan. 15, 2026

Coast Guard awards contract to rebuild Station South Padre Island

The Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center awarded a $200 million design-build contract to The Haskell Company Jan. 9 for the comprehensive recapitalization and expansion of Coast Guard Station South Padre Island in South Padre Island, Texas.

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Jan. 9, 2026

Coast Guard awards four contracts to acquire response boat-small demonstration boats

The Coast Guard on Jan. 8 awarded four contracts to acquire demonstration boats that will be used to develop and validate performance requirements, assess industry capabilities and gather information about the marketplace. The service will use the information captured from operation of the boats to inform development of future boat acquisitions.